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Itchiness and a pimple has grown at the vagina area after laser hair removal.

hans2277Dec 16, 2017
So i had my first laser at my pubic area 30 days ago, and ever since that my vagina feels very itchy and few weeks after a pimple grow on it. Is it normal?

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Dr. Warren B. Seiler III, MD
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Answered on Dec 19, 2017
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The minor cut that you are showing is not going to affect the treatment. I would mention to your physician so he/she can evaluate prior to the procedure. I don't think you need to reschedule. As the earlier answer stated, if there is concern about treating over the area, you can treat around it.

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